Answers Quote by Guy Finley
“One way to measure your own fears is to count the number of personal questions you've allowed others to answer for you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Intention by Guy Finley, 2005
Fear is revealed by how often we let others dictate our personal decisions.
In simple terms: Let others answer your personal questions reveals fear.
Key Takeaway
Regain control over your choices.
Themes
self‑awareness
autonomy
fear
decision‑making
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career negotiations
- personal budgeting
- health decisions
Key Concepts
psychology
personal agency
boundary setting
Questions to Reflect On
- Which personal decisions are you ceding?
- How could you reclaim them?
A Different Perspective
Relying on others can also provide useful perspectives, not just fear.
![“If you look at the Bernie Sanders of today and you look at the Bernie Sanders of a year ago [2015], when this started, he's come a long way in terms of.This was a guy at the start of the campaign who had contempt for any personal questions.” quote by Steve Kornacki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a1d/steve-kornacki-3435_bernie-sanders_if-you-look-at-the-bernie-sanders-of-tod_1856164.jpg)
